Blackjack Stalker or Trail Guide?

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I have come across a very good offer on these knives, the BlackJack models Stalker and Trailguide, both with cestnut handles. Does anyone here have any experience of these items? They are mine for $55 a piece.
I would sincerely appreciate any comments on them. An other question: The bladesteel used in the Trailguide is A-2. What kind of steel is this and what does it compare to?

Henrik

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Tea drinker and hellraiser from Northern Sweden, above the arctic circle.



[This message has been edited by Cousin Cinnamon (edited 11-13-98).]
 
Hi Cuz,
The prices seem to be pretty fair retail prices. I remember when the Trail Guid came out (Leather Washer Handle) and some specials could be found at 45.00. The wholesale catalogs of 1997 show a price of
49.98 on the chestnut handled Stalker and 54.98 on the Trail Guide. The knives IMHO were excellent for the money. Currently they are experiencing a good bit of collector demand mostly due to the fact that BlackJack Knives went out of business. Only the future will tell as far as a steady collector demand. The prices seem pretty good to me (especially if you really like the knife). I have never used either model so I’ll leave the A2 comments to someone more knowledgeable. Hope this helps.

Gus
"Just Another Knife Nut in Atlanta"

[This message has been edited by Gus Kalanzis (edited 11-13-98).]
 
If memory serves the Trailguide uses A2 steel. Not sure about the other one, but if it were my choice I'd go with the A2 blade!



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Thank you for sharing your mighty knowledge with me
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Oh, I forgot to mention the usual retail price on these in Sweden, which would be about $120.
So, I guess $55 should be considered a fairly good deal
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I really want to know if I'm about to miss an opportunity...

...And I am still a bit unsure!

More ínfo, please, folks!!!

Henrik




[This message has been edited by Cousin Cinnamon (edited 11-14-98).]
 
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